Ecclesiastes 7:8

Tree of Life Version

Better the end of a matter than its beginning. Better a patient spirit than a proud one.

Cross References

Hebrews 10:36

For you need perseverance so that, after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise.

Proverbs 14:29

One who is slow to anger shows great understanding, but a quick-tempered one exalts folly.

1 Peter 1:13

So brace your minds for action. Keep your balance. And set your hope completely on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Yeshua the Messiah.

James 5:11

Behold, we consider blessed those who showed endurance. You have heard of the endurance of Job, and you have seen the outcome of Adonai—that Adonai is full of compassion and mercy.

James 5:8

You also be patient. Strengthen your hearts because the coming of the Lord is near.

Galatians 5:22

But the fruit of the Ruach is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Luke 21:19

By your endurance, you will gain your souls.

Proverbs 16:32

Better to be slow to anger than a mighty warrior. One who controls his temper is better than one who conquers a city.

Proverbs 15:18

A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but one who is slow to anger calms a quarrel.

Luke 16:25

“But Abraham said, ‘Son, remember that in your life you received your good things, even as Lazarus received the bad things. But now he is comforted here, and you are tormented.

Proverbs 28:25

A greedy soul stirs up strife, but one who trusts in Adonai prospers.

Proverbs 13:10

Arrogance yields nothing but strife. Wisdom belongs to those who take advice.

Ephesians 4:2

with complete humility and gentleness, with patience, putting up with one another in love,

Ecclesiastes 7:1

Better is a good reputation than precious oil and the day of death than the day of birth.